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The Vampire Diaries Season Four, Episode Two: Memorial

  In the woods, Elena and Stephan wake up together.  We get a flashback to Stephan and Damon arguing over a blood source for Elena.  It's Stephen's plan to get Elena used to animal blood right from the get go.  Stephan feels that if she kills someone, she will turn off her humanity. Show More Summary

Michael Brutsch and a Lesson in Free Speech

  I have been following the controversy of Michael Brutsch - the man who under the name Violentacrez became what could arguably be called, one of the most popular trolls online, through the social media platform Reddit.  He created multiple...Show More Summary

Elle Shortchanges Octavia Spencer in Favour of Sarah Jessica Parker

What Does Fat have to do With Moderating a Presidential Debate?

I have a new piece up at Furgivore Even before Tuesday’s Presidential debate, people had already taken o twitter to complain about the moderator Candy Crowley. Debates are polarizing events because each side is absolutely desperate for their candidate to prove himself and to score points against his opponent. In many cases, despite the best intentions of the moderator, they are

The Dictonary and Marginalised People

This is a guest post from Sparky, of Spark in Darkness.  Many of you are  familiar with him from Livejournal, as well as from his insightful and often hilarious commentary here. Each Tuesday, Womanist Musings will be featuring a post from Sparky.     There’s a really useful tool out there –  it’s called a dictionary. And it does an excellent job – if

The Vampire Diaries, Season Four, Episode One: Growing Pains

I bet you thought that I forgot. Elena wakes up with Stephen waiting by her bedside.  He tells her that she was in an accident, and Damon says that Matt is alive. Damon is clearly upset that Stephen didn't save Elena instead of Matt. ...Show More Summary

Slavery WAS An Abomination

This is a guest post from the ever brilliant Monica of TransGriot he institution of slavery that the black race has long believed to be an abomination upon its people may actually have been a blessing in disguise. The blacks who could...Show More Summary

Let’s Tell the Truth about Marriage

It’s hardly a surprise that during an election year that marriage equality is a hot button issue.  We have seen the president shift his position to move beyond his support of civil unions to approval of same gender marriage.  Barack Obama is the first sitting president to make this announcement and it is absolutely historic. Show More Summary

Happy Thanksgiving

Hello fellow cannucks. I just wanted to take this time to wish you a happy thanksgiving.  I got up early to stuff the turkey and pop it in the oven and make a huge breakfast for the family. I have to admit the house smells great.  At any rate, may you have a great day with your family, and may no one pass out drunk in the mashed potatoes.

Yes, Fat Women Can Be Good Role Models

I have a new post up at Clutch If you are a woman, you are no stranger to body policing.  No matter how beautiful, or successful you are, people will always look for a flaw and suggest ways that you can change to better conform to the...Show More Summary

Happy Birthday Sparky

Though I have never met Sparky face to face, I truly consider him to be one of my best friends. He is warm, engaging, empathetic, strong willed and absolutely hilarious. I just wanted to take a moment to wish him a very happy birthday. ...Show More Summary

For Allen West, Non-Negotiable Sex Acts are Acceptable in Marriage

Gossip Extra claims to have gotten their hands on a private letter that Allen West sent to his wife during his tour as an Army lieutenant colonel in Iraq in 2003.  He humbly tells her that, although he doesn’t compare physically to the...Show More Summary

Thoughts on Here Comes Honey Boo Boo

When I first heard about Here Comes Honey Boo Boo, to be honest I was not in the least bit interested. TLC, the network on which the show airs, has a history of turning marginalisation and personal struggle into cheap entertainment for...Show More Summary

the Unwritten Rules: Ep. 8 "Just A Group Of Us"

This episode highlights one of the many reasons that I love "the Unwritten Rules."  It is so true that the moment a few Black co-workers gather the White folk get nervous.  They turn and stare and try to interrupt.  It's almost likeShow More Summary

Gay Man's HIV/AIDS Awareness month

This is a guest post from Sparky, of Spark in Darkness.  Many of you are  familiar with him from Livejournal, as well as from his insightful and often hilarious commentary here. Each Tuesday, Womanist Musings will be featuring a post from Sparky.     Recently was apparently Gay Men’s AIDS/HIV Awareness day or some such (I’m not much of a one for

Honey Boo Boo Supports Gay People

Sparky and I have finally caught up on Here Comes Honey Boo Boo, in order to write a post next week, but in the meantime, I thought I would share the following clip with you. Say what you will about the problematic nature of this family,...Show More Summary

Dolce & Gabbana's Racist Earrings

There are times when you see something in the media that the shock of how visibly racist it is, is like a shot to the gut.  When it is followed by a denial, it adds incredible insult to injury.  During the showing of Dolce & Gabbana's,...Show More Summary

Stop Asking About Our Genitals

Mike is an 19 year female to male transman. He is currently studying psychology at The Evergreen State College between making quilts. He someday aspires to be a social worker, and in the mean time, he wants to fix the fact that not everyone is born with an inherent right to be themselves. I want a t-shirt with a pop-up feature. When people who don’t know me approach and try to

Straight folks are thinking far more about gay sex, than we ever could

This is a guest post from Sparky, of Spark in Darkness.  Many of you are  familiar with him from Livejournal, as well as from his insightful and often hilarious commentary here. Each Tuesday, Womanist Musings will be featuring a post from Sparky. Sex, sex, sex, sex, let’s talk about it, because we all know the straight folk want to. Oh I know we hear over and

How Much Support Do Marginalised Artists Deserve?

This weekend I read Wild Seed by Octavia Butler for a blog tour, which Sparky and I are participating in for Fangs for the Fantasy.  When I was done, I went on twitter to announce that I have absolutely no intention of reading another...Show More Summary